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FD04 VUS

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,805 mi
Last recorded91,805 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 VUS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 91,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 91,802 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 91,658 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke at mid rev rang (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 84,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front headlight lenses deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 80,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside, advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 75,284 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Feb 2014 62,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre split/cracked almost to cords, recomend replace

Fail 7 Feb 2013 57,391 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 57,391 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 53,204 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 53,204 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,903 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,170 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 31,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW

THE FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN UNABLE TO SEE FULLY WITHOUT REMOVEING THE WHEEL,

Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,006 miles

THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW

THE FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN UNABLE TO SEE FULLY WITHOUT REMOVEING THE WHEEL,

Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,956 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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FD04 VUS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,889 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD04 VUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD04 VUS registered?

FD04 VUS is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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The MOT history for FD04 VUS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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